UP-DATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Based on a dialogue with Canada Wildlife Service and comments from our 3rd party experts, AECOM has added new mitigation to the Final EA Report on the windfarm proposed for Reserve No. 2. The addendum mitigation is intended to deal with species at risk (“SAR’s”).
At the Community Input meeting on Sunday, January 24th, our Lands Advisory Committee advised that HIFN’s draft Environmental Permit was still being reviewed by HIFN’s 3rd party experts (Arcadis and Savanta).
Employment gains are short term because only a few people with specialized skills from the power company or turbine manufacturer are required for maintenance once the installation is done.
Impacts will occur. They are not yet determined. An Environmental Assessment will make recommendations to accommodate wildlife.
If serious impacts occur that cannot be avoided, the project will not be approved by the Province.
The comments and concerns documented in the Wind Farm Concerns file are presented here to allow you to view the questions easier. Please use the right hand button bar to navigate through the questions and concerns raised to date. The file is available in PDF format on the Wind Farm Public Consultation page.
CBC Podcast – November 23, 2010
An excellent 27 minute program examining various sides of the wind energy debate:
Want to see what is going on in the industry around North America? Here is a link to an online magazine that posts numerous articles on development. Though it is largely American, you can observe the increasing growth and activities in the alternative energy sector.
CLICK HERE to visit website.
Due to questions about job opportunities, two very detailed reports are offered below:
The Green Jobs Report is produced by the Green Energy Act Alliance, a non-Governmental body set up to raise awareness about the impacts of the new Green Energy Act:
Green Jobs Report
CanWEA, a non-profit wind energy support organization, contracted a private firm to produce an estimate of wind energy labour demands for the next decade:
Canadian Wind Energy Association Labour Forecast
If you have a lot of time to read, you can examine what is happening in the wind energy sector around the world in this “Promotion of Wind Energy Report” by the United Nations. This is a highly promotional and supportive paper with many cautions on how to develop the right way based on international experiences:
United Nations “Promotion of Wind Energy Report
An article in the recent US based Mother Earth News Magazine gives a lot of thought to the many issues facing communities developing wind farms:
Mother Earth News Print Article.pdf
A three part series on wind energy development by Jennifer Ashawasegai published in both newpapers plus the Native Journal:
A thorough article examining all sides of the wind farm development debate:
The Wind Farm Information Package was released in December 2008!
CLICK on the links for a PDF copy:
Original Package - December 2008: Wind Farm Information Package
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Henvey Inlet First Nation's Annual Christmas Party is on December 14, 2024 starting at 5:00 PM. Please call to notify your attendance to Roy Perreault at Administration Building 705-857-2331.
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Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a temporary, full-time Janitor to join our Administration for a short term 10-week contract. The Janitor reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for cleaning all HIFN commercial buildings at the end of each business day. The Janitor will perform general cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and stocking restrooms, washing walls and windows, cleaning the kitchen and fridge, disinfecting all high-touch surfaces and trash removal. This position requires strong self-motivation, great attention-to-detail and excellent time-management skills.
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Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Community Wellness Worker to join our Administration. The Community Wellness Worker reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing culturally appropriate programs and services to address and respond to existing and emerging family violence, health, healing and wellness issues, including intergenerational trauma. The Community Wellness Worker will work directly with clients to achieve and enjoy healthy and balanced lives through the promotion of positive change in values, attitudes and behaviours. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and advocacy skills and strong knowledge of First Nations culture, language and traditional ceremonies and practices.
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The Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) Child and Family Wellbeing Project, supported by Indigenous Services Canada, seeks to reclaim jurisdiction over the care and protection of HIFN’s children and families.
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Henvey Inlet First Nation's Annual Christmas Party is on December 14, 2024 starting at 5:00 PM. Please call to notify your attendance to Roy Perreault at Administration Building 705-857-2331.
Flyers will be posted soon!
in Job Postings
POSITION SUMMARY
Henvey Inlet First Nation is a casual Gas Bar Attendant to join our Administration. The Gas Bar Attendant reports to the Gas Bar Manager and is responsible for the sale of fuel and other automotive products and in-store merchandise, including tobacco products. The Gas Bar Attendant is also responsible for processing all point-of-sale transactions via cash, credit or debit card using an electronic scanner and cash register. This position requires a high level of personal integrity and superior customer service skills.
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Here's your copy of November's newsletter: November 2024
and more!
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in Community News and Press Releases
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Attention Henvey Inlet First Nation Band Members!
New information from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund is available on the Member's Portal of the website.
Click "Member's Portal" in the top menu, or Click Here to go to the Member's Portal Login page.
in Community News and Press Releases
This announcement is to let members know that new information has been added to the Members' Portal—Robinson Huron Treaty Infomation section of the website.
Also, once you are logged in, there is a new submenu available to help members navigate the website more easily.
Click "Member's Portal" in the top menu or you may Click Here to go to the Member's Portal Login page.
in Community Meetings
Attend in-person, by computer or by telephone
1. In person: At the O&M Building
2. By computer: Click this live link (Control + Click) to launch Zoom:
in Job Postings
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a temporary, full-time Janitor to join our Administration for a short term 10-week contract. The Janitor reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for cleaning all HIFN commercial buildings at the end of each business day. The Janitor will perform general cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and stocking restrooms, washing walls and windows, cleaning the kitchen and fridge, disinfecting all high-touch surfaces and trash removal. This position requires strong self-motivation, great attention-to-detail and excellent time-management skills.
in Newsletters
Here's your copy of October's newsletter: October 2024
and more!
Please download and read the newsletter for more information.
in Job Postings
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Community Wellness Worker to join our Administration. The Community Wellness Worker reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing culturally appropriate programs and services to address and respond to existing and emerging family violence, health, healing and wellness issues, including intergenerational trauma. The Community Wellness Worker will work directly with clients to achieve and enjoy healthy and balanced lives through the promotion of positive change in values, attitudes and behaviours. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and advocacy skills and strong knowledge of First Nations culture, language and traditional ceremonies and practices.
in Community News and Press Releases
The Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) Child and Family Wellbeing Project, supported by Indigenous Services Canada, seeks to reclaim jurisdiction over the care and protection of HIFN’s children and families.
in Community Meetings
HIFN MEMBERSHIP CODE WORKING GROUP